Madhya Pradesh IAS officer's remark on reservation sparks protests
IAS officer Santosh Verma is facing backlash after saying, "until a Brahmin donates his daughter to my son or has a relationship with him, reservations should continue," during a recent AJAKS meeting.
His comment triggered protests from Brahmin groups demanding legal action and suspension, while both BJP and Congress leaders have called for strict measures.
Government steps in with show-cause notice
Reacting quickly, the Madhya Pradesh government issued Verma a show-cause notice for allegedly breaking service conduct rules.
He has seven days to respond or face disciplinary action.
The move came after widespread protests and demands for action from various groups.
Verma says he was misunderstood
Verma insists his words were taken out of context, explaining the quote was part of a longer talk about whether reservations should be based on economic or social factors.
He said he regrets any hurt caused but stands by his message on social integration.
Not Verma's 1st controversy
This isn't the first time Verma has drawn attention for the wrong reasons—he was previously arrested over alleged forgery and accused of exploiting women under false promises.
These past issues are adding fuel to the current uproar.